http://utahlegislaturewatch.org/2009/11/24/budget-cuts-the-privatization-of-services/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:23:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://utahlegislaturewatch.org/2009/11/24/budget-cuts-the-privatization-of-services/#comment-150 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:48:09 +0000 http://utahlegislaturewatch.org/?p=430#comment-150 I am currently a co-owner of a privatized support coordination company. We have been in business for nearly a year. Those individuals under our company are served well. Our employees have ensured that their needs are met and quality supports are given.
Privatization has created a great sense of competition among businesses. Everyone wants to keep their cases; therefore, they need to ensure their work is of quality and that they are meeting the needs of their family. Families also are able to drive who their support coordinator is by choosing among the several different businesses.
There was a large waiting list for DSPD services before privatization. And there probably always be a waiting list for services. The wait to get into services is different for everyone as it goes off of need…this hasn’t changed due to privatization.
Privatization of DSPD does not just help owners of businesses…it actually has been a lot of work! As a business we are offering medical insurance and are currently looking into 401K options.
I think one thing the state struggled with was having a hard time firing employees. It was nearly impossible to fire an employee who worked for the state for over a year. Whereas now if a worker isn’t doing a good job they will be let go. But….as a business we hold expectations for our employees and those wellare clear. If they meet those expectations and provide services to their families then they don’t have to worry about losing their job.
View our website and call us if you have any questions.

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